Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 25, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Pines of Sarasota 100-Plus Club Tea Party

The Pines of Sarasota held its annual 100-Plus Club Tea Party Thursday, April 24. Ten residents, all over the age of 100, and their family members celebrated their birthdays with tea and cake. The eldest of the group, Catherine Penman turns 107 Sunday, April 27. 'Each of the women have had a rich and full life,' says Pines of Sarasota CEO Tom Overton. 'It has been a cathartic experience over the years for me.'

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Sebastiano
April 25, 2014

WEEKEND BEST BET: Moonlight Movie

The Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. will feature "Frozen" for its Moonlight Movie, at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 26, at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

East County
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
April 24, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: 3A-3 and 4A-2 track and field meets

The Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota High boys and girls track teams competed in the Class 3A-Region 3 meet April 23, at Tampa Leto High. Lakewood scored 77 points to win the girls team title while Sarasota won the boys title with 40 points. Riverview competed in the Class 4A-Region 3 meet the same day.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
April 24, 2014

Designing Women Boutique Grant Awards Ceremony

Designing Women Boutique's 2014 grants were presented at its Grant Awards Ceremony Thursday, April 24, at Designing Women Boutique.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Kelsey Grau
April 24, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Villa am Meer Open House

Jay Tallman and the Ascentia Development Group held an open house at the restored Villa am Meer on Thursday, April 24. The event marks the beginning of the group's plans to construct a 16-unit Aria condominium project on the property.

Longboat Key
News

Kelsey Grau
April 24, 2014

WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Armands Fine Art Festival

Browse works from 80 of America's top artisans and craftsmen this weekend in St. Armands Circle Park. St. Armands Fine Art Festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 26, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 27.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 24, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Southeastern Guide Dog Graduation Ceremony

Southeastern Guide Dogs celebrated the beginning of a new chapter at its graduation ceremony Thursday, April 24. Eight graduates and their guide dogs spent the afternoon enjoying their new companionship. Guests heard from Southeaster Guide Dog alumnus guest speaker Donald Olinger. "I'm absolutely ecstatic," says Tina Ladner of bringing her guide, Tangerine, home.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 24, 2014

Raising the Barr

TideWell Hospice honored veteran and longtime Sarasota resident Kenny Barr Thursday, April 10.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 24, 2014

Holocaust tribute

Sarasota resident and Holocaust survivor Jack Brodman will light the memorial candle at this year's Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Day Remembrance, hosted by Temple Beth Israel.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
April 24, 2014

Bound for Nationals

The Pine View School and Sarasota High sailing teams will compete in the Mallory Fleet Race National High School Championship May 9 through May 11.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
April 24, 2014

High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
April 24, 2014

Sidelines

Lady Thunder lacrosse wins the district crown; Suncoast Tennis League wraps up season; Sarasota women win tennis championship; Sara Bay to offer summer membership